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765 Westwood DrClayton, MO 63105
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8100-8108 Roxburgh DrClayton, MO 63105
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Clayton, MO Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Clayton, MO

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Clayton, MO area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Clayton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Clayton$2,860$1,1958

Cheapest Available Clayton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Clayton, MO is a Studio unit found at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood priced from $569. Forest Park Apartments in the Cheltenham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $635. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Clayton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$569
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$635
Southwood Apartments - CountyStudioStudio,1BA$665
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$678
The Era CollectiveWestmoreland StudioStudio,1BA$735
Sutton-Elm Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Oakview Lyndover Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Brewer's Edge ApartmentsRenovated One Bed1BR,1BA$825
The Park LuxExecutive One Bed w Office1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clayton, MO

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Clayton area is the $1.33 price per square foot 7205 Southwest Ave Model at 7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 7205 in the in the Ellendale neighborhood starting from $2,195. The second greatest value Clayton apartment is the 4-Bed Model at King's Court starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Wells neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clayton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7205 Southwest Ave, Unit 72057205 Southwest Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.33
King's Court4-Bed4BR,4BA$0.87
Wild Cherry Apartments3BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Park LuxThree Bed One and a Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.18
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom_1 Bath 2BR,1BA$1.14
522 S Hanley RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.28
Winston Churchill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.02
7166 Lyndover Pl, Unit C7166 Lyndover Pl1BR,1BA$1.25
Forest Park ApartmentsThe Cardinal1BR,1BA$1.15
St. Luke's Plaza ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Clayton, MO

Walk Score®

84 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clayton Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Clayton?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Clayton is at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments listed at $569.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Clayton Apartment is $635 at Forest Park Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Clayton Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Clayton is starting from $813 at St. Luke's Plaza Apartments.

What is the most affordable Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Clayton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Park Lux and starts from $1,200.

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